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cpt number

cpt_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The reference number value for a current procedural terminology code. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the cpt across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for cpt management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

cpt_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  cpt_nbr VARCHAR(100),  -- cpt number
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  cpt_nbr as cpt_number
FROM claims;

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